70 Boss 429 Mustang

[Robert81]

First off, this build in not high on my to finish list. This build is just a time waster to keep me building until the weather up here is nice enough to paint outside.

Well, I'm not a fan of the 70 mustang, but I got this kit as a gift. I don't usually build 1:24 scale, either. Factory stock is not my thing, so this is not going to be your average Boss Mustang build.

I was not happy with the kit wheel options, luckily I had an old build up of a Monogram 55 Chevy Street Machine. These slotted mags and Bias-ply tire work well with the Tunnel Ram intake option in the kit. I also built some traction (slapper) bars for the suspension. I'm going to use the rear window louvers. I'm thinking of using the front chin spoiler, but not the rear spoiler.

If you have not guessed by now, this is going to be built in a mid to late 70's style.

I have three options for the intake/hood.

First, leave the engine factory stock. and go with the Boss hood scoop.

Second, use the kit Tunnel Ram with hood and velocity stacks.

Third, cut down the "custom" hood's intake surround, and use a "drag scoop" on the dual 4 barrel carbs.

These pics are just mock ups, the nose will be a little lower and the rear a little higher.

Let me know what you think would be best. I want your opinions, good or bad.

[Darrell Gwinn]

2nd option with the tunnel ram. Id let it sit at is, its nearly perfect!

[LVZ2881]

2nd option with the tunnel ram. Id let it sit at is, its nearly perfect!

Agreed, between the tunnel ram, wheels and traction bars, its got a real "70's" look to it..

[purplehornies]

#2 all the way.

[mercuryman]

#3 and I like the way it sits right now. Ernest

[Robert81]

Well guys this is the basic look I'm going for.

The front will come down a bit, the body is not fully seated on the chassis. you can see the gap just in front of the front wheel.

[george 53]

Bob, I think the front can come down a tad, but the rear is fine as it is, ya really don't wanna see the tops of the tires treads do ya? or the inner wheelwells? Who's Mustang 's that in the pic? MAN does THAT bring back some OLD memries!

[MikeMc]

Well guys this is the basic look I'm going for.

The front will come down a bit, the body is not fully seated on the chassis. you can see the gap just in front of the front wheel.

IMHO ditch the sidepipes, and You need a big honkin BLOWER...ditch the highrise and stuff a 12-71 in it!!!!

[Tom Jackson]

Sweet a change for you

Looks Good

[Robert81]

Who's Mustang 's that in the pic? MAN does THAT bring back some OLD memries!

I'm not really sure who's mustang it is, I found it on EBay. To be honest it's a hack job, but I like the look of it. I'm too young to remember the 70's but i have a big box of assorted car mags from the late 70's my dad gave me.

[Abell82]

So ah... when is some one going to point out that the car in the pic is 69?

[Robert81]

So ah... when is some one going to point out that the car in the pic is 69?

I think I deserve more credit than that. If there was a good 69 Mustang kit, I would be all over it, as would many others.

I'm not a fan of the 70 Mustang. The 69 looks way better in my humble opinion.

I've been making slow progress on this one. I decide to go with option 3.

With the hole in the hood trimmed down I think it looks a lot better.

Here is a better look at the rear wheel, Because the chrome on the rims is rather poor and coming off in some places, I'm going to paint them an Aluminum Metalizer to give an unpolished look.

I'm planning a green or brown body colour, with a white and black factory style interior. The tires will get white letters and the slapper bars will be bright yellow.

Tips, comments and ideas welcome.

[Jordan White]

(Yeah it's a 302, but close enough)